DUBAI: It’s the start of the spring and the fragrance of cricket is in the air. Yes, it’s time for PSL and the first week of the league has been astonishing for the fans. The matches have been fantastic so far,and the players are on fire. In short, the cricket fans are delighted with the overall league and enjoying the …

FORT WORTH, Texas: Yesterday, American Airlines named Peter Warlick as vice president – Corporate Development and Heather Garboden as vice president – Financial Planning & Analysis. Warlick will build and lead a team that develops and executes short- and long-term strategies by identifying, evaluating and negotiating some of American’s most important business opportunities. His team will work closely with other …

ISLAMABAD: In continuance with its digital agenda to empower youth through technology, Jazz has sent three of its startups from the Jazz xlr8 accelerator to ‘4 Years From Now’ (4YFN), under its ‘Make Your Mark’ (MYM) programme. The annual 4YFN is one of the largest business platforms that bring together relevant stakeholders in the digital ecosystem at the Mobile World …

KARACHI: Shaheen Air International (SAI) has completed its 25 years in the air as first private airline of Pakistan, established in 1993. Marking decades of successful operations the Second National Carrier of Pakistan has announced to launch Ice Hockey in the country for the first time. Ehsan Sehbai, CEO, SAI stated, “The last 25 years establish another milestone in our …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank recently signed a fee collection agreement with the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (IBA). Under this agreement, the Bank will provide Payments & Cash Management servicesto IBAthrough the Bank’sstate-of-the-art web based electronic solution ‘eBiz+’. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ijaz Farooq, Group Head Retail Banking- Meezan Bank and Mr. Moeid …

DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates airline, has reached 20 million members. To celebrate this major milestone, Emirates Skywards will be celebrating with its members. Those travelling from Dubai on Emirates flights during the week beginning 4th March 2018 can look forward to little surprises at check-in, on board and in the lounges for some of its …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently exhibited at the Philippines Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) Travel Tour Expo and the Thai International Travel Fair (TITF). Both events provided a platform for Oman Air to showcase its latest news and products, and proved to be a great success. Oman Air representatives welcomed guests at both events …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018, which paved the way for stronger investment and trade ties between Dubai and the city-region of Bogotá, Colombia. The agreement was signed by His Excellency …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, today officially opened the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show at its stunning temporary home at the mouth of the Dubai Canal in Jumeirah. Held from February 27th to March 3rd at the Dubai Canal, next to the Dubai Ladies Club, the Middle East’s number one …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai will provide an unprecedented opportunity for countries in the Arab World and Latin America to redefine themselves on a global scale, H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said during the government address today at the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018 in Atlantis …